US DATA: Jun IBD/TIPP econ optimism up 1.8 pts, or +4.2%, to 44.6 (poll
was conducted May 31-Jun 5 when gas prices were falling). Its 12-month
avg is 45.5, so this remains weak overall. All 3 key components gained:
6-Month Econ Outlook +2.0 pts, Personal Financial Outlook +0.9 pts, and
Confidence in Federal Econ Policies +2.4 pts.
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